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Thread #142686   Message #3295616
Posted By: Brian May
24-Jan-12 - 03:52 PM
Thread Name: BS: Costa Concordia Sinking-2012
Subject: RE: BS: Costa Concordia Sinking-2012
I find it most irritating the instances when there is an incident and, quite reasonably we talk about it.

Fact, the ship was VERY close to the coastline.

Fact, the skipper was ashore before the last passengers.

The responsibility for the safe running of the ship rests with the captain - maritime law.

Since he is under house arrest, it is fair to assume the authorities have reason to believe that he did not carry that responsibility adequately.

The fact that nearly 20 people are dead and there is a bloody great big ship laying on its side 100 m from the shore with a bloody great big rock embedded in the SEAWARD side rather supports the authoritie's view.

So all the sanctimonious souls saying 'don't discuss it' ought to STFU. This is why we have this site . . . so we can.